Plantain stem is a good source of fiber. It flushes out toxins from our body and prevents constipation. It helps in weight reduction, gives a feeling of fullness as it is rich in fiber. Plantain stem juice (made with buttermilk) is said to cure urinary stones. In our house, we include plantian stem in our diet once in a week for its health benefits.We can make kootu with dal, yogurt kootu, simple vazhai thandu stir fry, raita, salad from tender stems and juice out of plantain stem, all of which I will sharing with you. Today let us learn how to make Vazhai thandu mor kootu or Plantain stem Yogurt kootu following our easy recipe.
Plantain Stem Yogurt Kootu /Vazhaithandu mor kootu
Vazhaithandu Mor Kootu
Prep Time : 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Serves: 2
Recipe Category: Side dish
Recipe Cuisine: South Indian
Serves: 2
Recipe Category: Side dish
Recipe Cuisine: South Indian
Ingredients needed
Plantain stem/Vazhaithandu – 2 cups finely chopped
Curd/Plain yogurt – 1 cup whisked
For grinding
Grated Coconut -1/4 cup
Jeera /cumin seeds -1 tsp
Green chillies – 1-2
Fried gram (pottukadalai) or rice flour or raw rice – 1 tsp (you can use either one for thickening)
For the seasoning
Mustard seeds -1 tsp
Curry Leaves -few
Preparation
Remove the outer cover of the plantain stem, cut it thinly into rounds removing the thread like fibers with you index finger. Soak it in diluted buttermilk to prevent discolouration. Then chop it into small pieces.
Grind coconut, cumin seeds, green chillies and fried gram to a smooth paste adding little water. You can also use 1 tsp of raw rice instead of rice flour or fried gram for thickening. Soak raw rice in 2 tbsp of water for 15 minutes and grind it along with coconut, jeeer and green chilli
Method
Heat a tsp of oil, add mustard seeds, when it splutters, add curry leaves, finely chopped plantain stem, salt, turmeric powder and cook until tender. Sprinkle water and stir now and then to prevent it from getting burnt.
Once cooked, add curd, ground paste, mix well and bring it to boil.
Vazhai thandu kootu is ready. It can be served as a side dish for rice.
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View Comments (44)
Dear Padhu,
The Kooto looks yummy...lovely presentation!
Hi. Very good information on the stem. This looks so simple to make. I have no idea about how the stem tastes but surely want to try this for all the benefits that u have mentioned.
Pari
http://cooking-goodfood.blogspot.com
My favourite kootu with plantain stem,beautiful click Padhu..
looks delicious and nicely presented as always...u have got a great way to present things beautifully..keep it going...and happy pongal
I too love this kootuu....looks colorful and tasty Padhu....
Very nice and funny presentation..looks yummy..:)
Koottu looks yummy and delicious....
never tried anything with plantain stem! this looks very yummy..cute pics too..n Thanks for letting me know about Priya's sesame seeds event!! I will surely send my entry.
Renuka
http://cookingyummy.blogspot.com
Kootu looks yummy. Nice presentaion.
very good information of the banana stem. we love to eat it in lentils. the recipe looks easy and scrumptious and beautiful decoration as always.